WO2000029767A1 - Systeme de scellement - Google Patents

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WO2000029767A1
WO2000029767A1 PCT/GB1999/003739 GB9903739W WO0029767A1 WO 2000029767 A1 WO2000029767 A1 WO 2000029767A1 GB 9903739 W GB9903739 W GB 9903739W WO 0029767 A1 WO0029767 A1 WO 0029767A1
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packing ring
ptfe
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John Robert Hoyes
Dabele Martin Goury
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Flexitallic Limited
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Priority to EP99956162A priority patent/EP1129312A1/fr
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    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16J—PISTONS; CYLINDERS; SEALINGS
    • F16J15/00—Sealings
    • F16J15/16—Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces
    • F16J15/18—Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with stuffing-boxes for elastic or plastic packings
    • F16J15/20—Packing materials therefor
    • F—MECHANICAL ENGINEERING; LIGHTING; HEATING; WEAPONS; BLASTING
    • F16—ENGINEERING ELEMENTS AND UNITS; GENERAL MEASURES FOR PRODUCING AND MAINTAINING EFFECTIVE FUNCTIONING OF MACHINES OR INSTALLATIONS; THERMAL INSULATION IN GENERAL
    • F16J—PISTONS; CYLINDERS; SEALINGS
    • F16J15/00—Sealings
    • F16J15/16—Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces
    • F16J15/26—Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with stuffing-boxes for rigid sealing rings
    • F16J15/30—Sealings between relatively-moving surfaces with stuffing-boxes for rigid sealing rings with sealing rings made of carbon

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  • the present invention relates in general to the field of fluid sealing and more particularly to a sealing system for use with rotating and reciprocating shafts .
  • the present invention also relates to a method for forming a packing ring for use in such a sealing system.
  • a gland seal which typically comprises a sealing chamber having a plurality of packing rings arranged annularly around the shaft to be sealed.
  • the packing rings are subject to pressure longitudinally and in response expand laterally to seal against the shaft .
  • a manual fluid control valve therefore requires significant operator effort, commonly involving the use of a long control lever.
  • Motorised control valves suffer significant control problems such as stem judder which inhibits efficient regulation, and require large control motors in order to overcome this friction and accurately control movement of the shaft.
  • prior art packing rings comprise graphite which is desirably resilient but disadvantageously has a relatively high friction co-efficient.
  • materials such as PTFE (polytetrafluoroethylene) as a packing material in such a gland sealing system.
  • PTFE polytetrafluoroethylene
  • PTFE has a low friction coefficient and is impermeable to most fluid compounds and is therefore a desirable sealing material.
  • PTFE is not heat tolerant and deforms easily, and therefore is not readily suitable for use in a gland seal. In particular, when exposed to heat and/or pressure the PTFE material creeps and flows. Further, PTFE suffers potential breakdown and vaporisation under high temperature conditions and is therefore desirably avoided in situations where fire safety is important .
  • US 5299812 (Fisher Controls International Inc) discloses a fluid control valve sealing assembly having graphite packing rings separated by thin PTFE disks. In use the PTFE is extruded by longitudinal pressure applied to the graphite packing rings to thereby flow into the interface region between the graphite packing rings and the shaft.
  • this prior art arrangement uses relatively large quantities of PTFE which increases manufacturing costs and reduces heat tolerance.
  • a method for forming a packing ring for use in a gland seal comprising the steps of: applying a layer of secondary material to a predetermined surface area of a tape material; wrapping the tape material to form a ring; and compressing the ring in a mould to form a packing ring of a desired configuration, such that the secondary material is presented on an externally facing surface of the packing ring.
  • the applying step is performed prior to the wrapping step.
  • Said secondary material may be applied to any suitable surface of the tape material .
  • the secondary material is applied such that after the wrapping and compressing steps the secondary material is presented on an externally facing surface of the manufactured packing ring.
  • the external surface includes a radially inner and/or a radially outer surface.
  • the secondary material layer is applied to at least one surface of the tape material .
  • the tape material has a substantially rectangular cross section having relatively wide front and rear surfaces and relatively thin side surfaces.
  • the secondary material is applied to the front surface and/or to the rear surface. Said secondary material may be provided across substantially the entire width of the front surface and/or the rear surface, preferably along a predetermined length thereof.
  • the secondary material is applied over part of the width of the front surface and/or the rear surface along a predetermined length thereof .
  • the secondary material comprises a strip.
  • the secondary material is applied to form a plurality of strips arranged longitudinally along the front surface and/or along the rear surface of the tape material .
  • the strips are arranged to lie substantially parallel to one another.
  • the or each the strip is arranged to lie substantially parallel to at least one longitudinal edge of the tape material .
  • the secondary material is applied to form two substantially parallel strips each extending part way across the width of one surface of the tape material.
  • each of the strips is arranged adjacent a longitudinal edge of the tape material.
  • the tape material comprises graphite, preferably flexible graphite.
  • the secondary material is a friction reducing material. Any suitable material may be employed, conveniently, the friction reducing material has a lower co-efficient of friction than the tape material (e.g. graphite) with respect to moving parts such as an adjacent packing ring and/or the shaft to be sealed.
  • the secondary material is a seal enhancing material.
  • the seal enhancing material is conveniently readily deformable against an adjacent surface.
  • the seal enhancing material enhances the seal between the packing ring or rings and the shaft to be sealed, and/or between the packing ring or rings and the interior surface of a sealing chamber of a shaft sealing system.
  • the secondary material is selected to have both seal enhancing and friction reducing properties.
  • the secondary material comprises a polymeric material .
  • the secondary material is PTFE or an alternative such as PEEK.
  • the PTFE is suitably extruded, skived, calendered, stretched, oriented, or expanded.
  • the secondary material comprises electric grade PTFE.
  • the secondary material may be applied to the surface of the tape material in any suitable manner.
  • Preferred embodiments include mechanical attachment and/or chemical adhesion.
  • the surface of the tape material may be etched or profiled.
  • mechanical attachment is achieved by stitching and/or stapling the secondary material to the tape material .
  • the secondary material is stitched to the tape material using a lock stitch.
  • a joining element penetrates both the tape material and the secondary material to provide mechanical attachment.
  • the joining element may comprise PTFE thread or PEEK thread or equivalent.
  • the joining element may comprise any suitable fine textile thread or web.
  • the joining element may be relatively flexible to perform mechanical attachment by a stitching method, or may be relatively rigid to perform mechanical attachment by a stapling method. In each case it is desirable that the joining element is arranged to maintain the preferred good sealing and/or friction reducing properties of the secondary layer.
  • the secondary material is adhered to the tape material. Any suitable bonding agent or adhesive may be employed.
  • the secondary material is suitably applied in the form of a tape or film.
  • the method includes the step of removing a release paper from a surface of the secondary material tape to expose a layer of adhesive, prior to application of the secondary material to the graphite tape material .
  • the secondary material is applied to the graphite tape material to form a layer of the order of 0.25mm thick.
  • any suitable thickness may be used.
  • a sealing system comprising a packing ring formed by a method as set forth in any statement herein.
  • Figure 1 is a cross-sectional side view showing a shaft and a sealing arrangement
  • Figure 2 is a cross-sectional side view showing an alternate embodiment of the sealing arrangement of Figure 1;
  • Figure 3 is a side view showing a graphite tape used in the manufacture of a packing ring.
  • FIG 4 is a top view of the graphite tape of Figure Referring to Figure 1, a shaft 1 is arranged to move in a rotating and/or reciprocating manner.
  • the shaft 1 may be an actuator shaft of a fluid control valve, the shaft having a first end coupled to a fluid flow control arrangement and a second end coupled to an operating arrangement which is commonly exposed to atmosphere. It is desired to seal the shaft 1 to inhibit the escape of fluid therealong.
  • a sealing arrangement comprising a chamber 3 around the shaft 1.
  • the chamber 3 is arranged to receive one or more packing rings 11, 12 & 13 to lie annularly around the shaft 1. Longitudinal pressure applied in the direction of arrows A forces the packing ring or rings to expand laterally and seal against the shaft 1 and the interior surface of the chamber 3. It is particularly desired to provide an effective seal at the interface between the packing ring or rings and the shaft 1, and between the packing ring or rings and the interior surface of the chamber 3.
  • the preferred embodiment of the present invention uses three packing rings 11, 12 & 13 each of substantially triangular cross-section.
  • the arrangement shown in Figure 1 includes a PTFE lubricating and/or seal enhancing layer 121 on the surface of the central packing ring 12 that faces the shaft 1.
  • the PTFE lubricating layer 121 is arranged at the interface between the packing ring 12 and shaft 1.
  • the PTFE layer 121 has a low friction coefficient with respect to the shaft 1 and therefore movement of the shaft 1 is relatively easy.
  • the PTFE layer readily conforms to the surface profile of the shaft 1 to form an effective seal thereagainst . Further, the PTFE layer 121 is impermeable to a broad range of fluids and therefore inhibits migration along the shaft 1.
  • a PTFE layer 131 is provided on the outwardly facing surface of the packing ring.
  • this layer 131 may be provided on the outwardly facing surface of the upper packing ring 13.
  • a similar PTFE layer 111 may be provided on the outwardly facing surface of the lower packing ring 11.
  • These layers 111 and/or 131 inhibit migration of fluid along the interface between the packing rings 11, 13 and the interior of the sealing chamber 3.
  • the upper and lower packing rings 11,13 are not intended to move with respect to the interior surface of the chamber 3. Therefore, at the interface between the packing rings and the chamber 3 a seal enhancing layer is desired, as opposed to a friction reducing layer.
  • the PTFE layers 111,131 on the upper and lower packing rings 11,13 suitably act as a seal enhancing layer.
  • a PTFE layer may be provided on any convenient surface of any of the packing rings, including a surface intended to face toward an adjacent packing ring.
  • the PTFE layer such as layer 121 extends across substantially the entire width of the relevant surface of the packing ring 12.
  • Figure 2 a second example embodiment is shown wherein the PTFE layer extends only part way across the relevant surface of the packing ring.
  • the upper packing ring 13 is provided with a PTFE layer 131a.
  • the PTFE layer 131a is arranged to lie adjacent the downward edge of the outwardly facing surface of the packing ring 13 and to extend across approximately one third of the width of that surface .
  • the lower packing ring 11 is provided with a PTFE layer Ilia of similar configuration to the PTFE layer 131a of the upper packing ring 13.
  • the central packing ring 12 in this example is provided with two PTFE layers 121a and 121b. It has been found most effective to position these PTFE layers 121a and 121b at the outer edges of the inwardly facing surface of the packing ring 12.
  • the upper PTFE layer 121a is conveniently located adjacent to the uppermost edge of the packing ring and extends across the inwardly facing surface thereof by a width of the order of one fifth to one third of the total width.
  • the second PTFE layer 121b is conveniently symmetrically located adjacent the lower most edge of the inwardly facing surface of the packing ring 12 and extends across the surface thereof for a corresponding width.
  • the use of a partial layer as shown in Figure 2 maintains the benefits associated with the PTFE layer, namely reducing friction and improving sealing, whilst minimising the amount of PTFE present in the sealing arrangement in order to minimise creep and improve overall heat resistance and fire safety.
  • any suitable number of layers may be used located at any suitable position on the surface of the packing ring.
  • the total surface area of the PTFE layer or layers is conveniently selected with reference to the total exposed surface area of the graphite material of the packing ring to produce a desired combined friction coefficient.
  • the surface area of the PTFE is appropriate to allow movement of the shaft 1 in response to a predetermined force.
  • the shaft is the actuator shaft of a fluid control valve
  • periods of movement may be separated by relatively long periods of inactivity and it is desired that the shaft 1 should move freely and predictably at all times.
  • the shaft should be moveable by even a relatively small distance with precision, to give accurate control.
  • a packing ring is formed by winding a graphite tape 20 onto a cylindrical former prior to moulding in an annular dye to the desired final cross- section.
  • the graphite tape 20 is suitably of rectangular cross-section although tape of any suitable cross-section may be used.
  • a layer of PTFE or other suitable equivalent material is applied to a surface 21 of the graphite tape 20, suitably at or near one end thereof.
  • the PTFE layer 30 is positioned so that, when the tape 20 is wound around a former and then compressed in a mould, the PTFE layer 30 forms an exterior portion of the finished packing ring, i.e. is exposed on an exteriorly facing surface of the packing ring.
  • the PTFE layer 30 is applied in the form of a PTFE film or a PTFE tape. Any suitable PTFE material may be used to form the PTFE layer 30. This includes axially stretched PTFE tape, biaxially orientated PTFE tape, expanded PTFE, and most suitably electrical grade PTFE tape.
  • the PTFE layer is adhered to the surface 21 of the graphite tape 20 using a suitable adhesive layer 31 therebetween.
  • the adhesive 21 is applied to the PTFE tape or film and is exposed, for example, by pealing back a release layer, just prior to application onto the graphite tape 20. This allows for a relatively simple and convenient manufacturing process of the packing ring and requires minimal adaptation of existing equipment.
  • the PTFE layer can be applied accurately at any desired position on the surface 21 of the graphite tape 20 and more than one PTFE layer 30 may be provided at suitable locations thereon.
  • a mechanical attachment may be used to apply the PTFE layer 30 to the graphite tape 20.
  • the surface of the graphite tape 20 intended to receive the PTFE layer 30 may be keyed, for example by being etched or profiled to improve chemical adhesion and/or mechanical attachment .
  • the PTFE layer is configured to engage a corresponding surface profile of the graphite tape 20 to achieve mechanical attachment.
  • a joining element is used to join the PTFE layer 30 and the graphite tape 20.
  • the PTFE layer 30 is stitched to the graphite tape 20, such as using a thread suitably PTFE or PEEK, or any other suitable fine textile thread or web .
  • the PTFE layer 30 is stapled to the graphite tape 20 using a more rigid joining element, again ideally PTFE or PEEK or similar.
  • the graphite tape 20 is wound around a former starting with the PTFE layer 30 adjacent the former.
  • the graphite tape 20 is wound onto the former leaving the section having the PTFE layer 30 until last and outwardly presented.
  • the PTFE layer 30 may be applied to both a front surface 21 and to a rear surface 22 of the graphite tape 20.
  • the PTFE layer 30 is shown raised above the surface of the graphite tape 20, the PTFE layer is embedded in to the graphite tape 20 during the moulding step.
  • the resultant packing ring therefore has a smooth, contiguous surface without an abrupt stepped transition from PTFE to exposed graphite.
  • FIG. 4 an example embodiment is shown in plan view having two PTFE tape strips 30a and 30b applied to an upper surface 21 of the graphite tape 20.
  • the position of the PTFE strips 30a and 30b is suitable for forming a packing ring such as the central packing ring 12 of Figure 2.
  • each strip 30a and 30b is suitably determined according to the desired position of the PTFE layer on the finished packing ring. In this example it is desired to provide a complete ring annularly around the shaft 1. Assuming the shaft has a diameter d (see Figure 2) the length L of the or each PTFE strip 30a, 30b is determined to be ⁇ d or slightly greater. Similarly, to form a PTFE layer such as layer 131a of the upper packing ring 13 shown in Figure 2, a strip 30 is provided having a length equal to or slightly greater than ⁇ D, where D is the internal diameter of the chamber 3 (again see Figure 2) .
  • the manufacturing method described herein minimises the quantity of PTFE required by concentrating this material where it is most needed, i.e. at the interface between the packing ring and other components such as the shaft and the interior of the chamber.
  • the majority of the volume of the finished packing ring comprises graphite and therefore maintains good load carrying abilities.
  • the PTFE layer bears minimal load and this minimises creep and flow of the PTFE making the packing rings and the sealing system suitable for use even at high temperatures .
  • Minimising the use of PTFE also minimises fire risks and improves longevity, where otherwise the creep and flow of the PTFE would be excessive and lead to failure of the seal.
  • the PTFE layer isolates the graphite tape substrate from the sealed fluid.
  • such fluid includes aggressive chemical such as volatile organic compounds as are commonly present in the petrochemical field
  • the PTFE layer conveniently minimises exposure of the graphite to such compounds.

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Abstract

Selon cette invention, un presse-joint en graphite utilisé dans une garniture d'étanchéité est formé par l'application d'une couche d'un matériau secondaire (30a, 30b), du type PTFE ou PEEK, qui possède de bonnes propriétés de frottement et/ou de scellement contre une surface majeure (21) d'une bande en graphite, suivie d'enroulement de la bande autour d'une forme et de compression dans un moule visant à former un presse-joint possédant la configuration désirée. L'invention permet d'utiliser des quantités minimales d'un matériau secondaire (30a, 30b) et de l'exposer cependant dans des zones clé à la surface du presse-joint, ce qui à pour effet d'augmenter la tolérance de la chaleur et de réduire les coûts de fabrication.
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AU12814/00A AU749252B2 (en) 1998-11-14 1999-11-12 Sealing system
CA002350540A CA2350540A1 (fr) 1998-11-14 1999-11-12 Systeme de scellement
EP99956162A EP1129312A1 (fr) 1998-11-14 1999-11-12 Systeme de scellement

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US4455334A (en) * 1982-05-21 1984-06-19 Nippon Pillar Packing Co. Ltd. Molded gland packing
FR2576999A1 (fr) * 1985-02-05 1986-08-08 Equip Mecanique Ste Indle Anneau d'etancheite pour garnitures de presse-etoupe
EP0801254A1 (fr) * 1996-03-13 1997-10-15 Flexitallic Sealing Materials Ltd Matériau d'étanchéité à orientation préférencielle
GB2317929A (en) * 1996-10-01 1998-04-08 Flexitallic Sealing Materials Sealing system

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* Cited by examiner, † Cited by third party
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US4455334A (en) * 1982-05-21 1984-06-19 Nippon Pillar Packing Co. Ltd. Molded gland packing
FR2576999A1 (fr) * 1985-02-05 1986-08-08 Equip Mecanique Ste Indle Anneau d'etancheite pour garnitures de presse-etoupe
EP0801254A1 (fr) * 1996-03-13 1997-10-15 Flexitallic Sealing Materials Ltd Matériau d'étanchéité à orientation préférencielle
GB2317929A (en) * 1996-10-01 1998-04-08 Flexitallic Sealing Materials Sealing system

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